Botanical Name Agave neomexicana
Common Name Mountain Agave or Century Plant
Type Tender Perennial
Exposure Sun to Part Shade
3 Ft. 18 to 24 In.
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Deer Resistant yes
Drought Tolerant yes
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Comment rosette of foliage is large, heavily armed with dark burgundy spines - light glaucous gray to light green leaves in a symmetrical rosette
Care

Zone 8

Remove old and damaged leaves. Bring inside for winter.